Manzanita Elementary School
Tel:
(602)347-2200
- Manzanita Elementary School serves 763 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Manzanita Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Manzanita Elementary School's student population of 763 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 763 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Manzanita Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Manzanita Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #866 out of 1,842 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 6% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 63% | 45% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| White | 22% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Washington Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Manzanita Elementary School is Life Skills Center Of Arizona (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 163 students
0.6 miles
8801 N. 43rd Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(623)262-1202 0.6 K-8 163 - Phoenix Life Skills Center Of Arizona Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 152 students
0.6 miles
8123 North 35th Avenue 2
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602)242-6400 0.6 9-12 152 - Phoenix Roadrunner Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 813 students
0.6 miles
7702 N. 39th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602)347-3100 0.6 PK-6 813 - Phoenix Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 613 students
0.7 miles
3535 W. Dunlap
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602)589-9840 0.7 K-5 613 - Phoenix Palo Verde Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 965 students
0.9 miles
7502 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602)347-2500 0.9 7-8 965
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